Stakemate: licence and offer

Stakemate is a betting brand run by Bet Theory (Malta) Limited, which holds UK Gambling Commission licence 066151-R-340492-006. This is a general overview based on public information. We have not opened an account or tested Stakemate, so we give it no rating or verdict yet.

The offer shown on Stakemate's own site when we last checked was: Deposit and wager £10, get 50 free spins. Offers change often and can depend on your location or account, so confirm it on the site before you sign up. With free spins, check which games they work on, the value of each spin, how long you have to use them, and whether winnings carry wagering or a cap. A large number of low-value spins can be worth less than it sounds.

A Great Britain licence means the operator must check your age and identity, offer safer gambling tools such as deposit limits, take part in the GAMSTOP self-exclusion scheme, and give you access to an independent dispute service. It doesn't tell you whether a bonus is good value or how quickly this site pays. Confirm the licence on the Gambling Commission's register, and check that Stakemate is named under it.

When we checked, Stakemate's site listed these payment methods: Visa, Mastercard. Some may work for deposits only, so check how you would withdraw before you pay in.

Before you join a betting site, compare its odds on the markets you actually bet on, and read how it settles bets and limits stakes. Check which payment methods work for withdrawals as well as deposits, and how long those withdrawals take according to its own terms.

Set a deposit limit when you sign up, and treat anything you stake as the cost of entertainment rather than a way to make money. Gambling is for adults aged 18 and over. For free, confidential support, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.